HC Deb 20 March 1985 vol 75 cc509-10W
Dr. Cunningham

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what was the resources discount given to local authorities in Greater London for purposes of block grant distribution in each year from 1981–82 to 1985–86; and what were the comparable discounts given under the previous distribution arrangements for each year from 1974–75 to 1980–81.

Mr. Patrick Jenkin

Figures for the years 1981–82 to 1985–86 are as follows:

Inner London per cent. Outer London per cent.
1981–82 23.5 10.6
1982–83 29.6 17.2
1983–84 29.6 17.2
1984–85 29.6 17.2
1985–86 29.6 17.2

Figures on a comparable basis for years 1974–75 to 1980–81 are not available.